Model: Castle Class Locomotive - Great Western - G.W.R. 175 Celebration Model (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 7007
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Castle Class

Designer: C. B. Collett
Class Information: Built between 1923 and 1950 the Castle Class 4073 series were designed for express passenger service through-out the Great Western Railway. The Castle Class is generally noted for their over-all performance, operating economy, and long working lives. More...
Weight: 136 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler

Model Information: On the 31 August 1835, railway history was created when, by Act of Parliament, The Great Western Railway was born.
The innovative GWR steered by the giant of Victorian engineering, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was to make an immense impact upon the world of railway travel. Extremely autocratic and fiercely independent, even after the birth of British Railways and their standardisation programme, the GWR retained its indomitable spirit.
In acknowledgement of the enormous contribution mad by the Great Western Railway to not only rail travel but also society as a whole an official celebration is planned by Steam - The Museum of The Great Western Railway throughout this year to commemorate 175 years of the GWR's inauguration.
Length - 265mm.
Models Produced: * 1,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956

Livery: B.R. Green

Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.